Asset protection is an important part of estate planning. For those who spend a lifetime accruing funds and assets for security or to pass on to children or other heirs its a way to safeguard these resources. For those facing legal or financial problems, have a large number of assets, or are in high-risk jobs where they may be subject to lawsuits, knowing how to structure ownership of resources in a constructive way is essential for asset protection. For information about different methods of protection, including the use of various types of trusts, see the articles and answers to frequently asked questions in this section.